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By Alexandra SUHNER ISENBERG
Editor-at-Large

Chanel

I really liked the slouchy tailoring that Chanel showed, and the fact that everything was styled so effortlessly. Chanel suits are one of the most “uptight” garments in the luxury world, I thought it was impossible to make one look young and cool, without it being a trend to dress like a 50 year old. But Karl has done it for this show...read more

Valentino

While I wouldn’t say this was a “WOW” collection, I did think it was overall quite strong. It seems that Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli ditched the idea of trying to “be” Valentino, and instead, just made really pretty dresses, which is essentially what the brand is about...read more

Alexander McQueen

I would have thought that Sarah Burton would have been thrilled that the attention shifted to the Dior Scandal, and less people were anticipating and talking about what will be her second full collection for Alexander McQueen. She strikes me as the type who likes to keep behind the scenes. But then of course the rumor came out that Alexander McQueen was the chosen brand for Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, and of course the media spotlight was back on Burton...read more